UPDATING: Chris Christie Endorses Donald Trump

‘Best Person To Beat Hillary Clinton’

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, who pulled out of the GOP presidential race just weeks ago, has just endorsed his nemesis, Donald Trump. Calling him the “best person to beat Hillary Clinton,” and a “good friend,” Christie took swipes at Marco Rubio, who is quickly becoming a strong second-place contender.

UPDATE I: 1:01 PM EST –

Responses via Twitter: 

UPDATE II: 1:07 PM EST –

Trump says he’s “like to get Texas.” Says of Marco Rubio, “I’ve never seen a human being sweat like this man sweats… he’s a mess.”

UPDATE III: 1:17 PM EST –

Christie emphatically insists he has not been made any promises, will serve out the end of his gubernatorial term, then go into private life “to make money like Donald Trump.” Adds he’s like to make more money than his wife, for once in his life. 

UPDATE IV: 1:20 PM EST –

 

 

 

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